Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip
There’s something about mint chocolate chip ice cream that takes people right back to childhood, and making it yourself in the Ninja Creami is honestly one of the easiest wins in your kitchen lineup. You get that creamy, scoopable texture without any fuss, and you control exactly how minty or chocolatey it turns out. Once you try this one, store-bought tubs start to feel like a waste of freezer space.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This ice cream tastes fresh and clean, not like the artificial neon-green stuff you get at the store. You control the mint flavor and the chocolate ratio, so it’s exactly how you like it every single time.
It’s also ridiculously low effort. You mix a base, freeze it, and let the Creami do the work. No churning by hand, no watching a machine for twenty minutes.
And it’s naturally kid-friendly and customizable. Swap the chips for chunks, add a swirl of fudge, or go dairy-free — this base bends to whatever you’re craving.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The base starts with whole milk and heavy cream, which is what gives Ninja Creami recipes that rich, scoopable texture instead of something icy. Don’t skip the cream even if you’re trying to lighten things up a little — it really matters for the final consistency.
Sugar sweetens things and also helps keep the mixture soft enough to spin properly, so try not to reduce it too much. A little sweetened condensed milk is optional but genuinely worth it if you want that ultra-creamy, almost custard-like body.
For the mint flavor, peppermint extract is your friend here, not mint extract, which can taste more like toothpaste than dessert. Start small and taste as you go, since extracts vary a lot in strength.
A few drops of green food coloring is totally optional. It doesn’t change the flavor at all, it just makes the ice cream look like the classic version you remember.
Finally, mini chocolate chips are the move over regular-sized chips. They spin more evenly in the Creami and give you that classic chip-in-every-bite experience.
Tips for the Best Results
Let the pint sit out for a few minutes if it feels rock solid before processing. The machine handles frozen bases well, but giving it a couple minutes of counter time never hurts.
Add your chocolate chips using the mix-in function after the initial spin, not before freezing. This keeps them from sinking to the bottom and gives you that perfect even distribution.
If your ice cream comes out a little crumbly after the first spin, that’s totally normal. Just run it through the re-spin cycle and it’ll smooth right out.
Storage and Reheating
This ice cream keeps well in the freezer for up to two weeks, though honestly it rarely lasts that long in most houses. Keep it in the original Creami pint with the lid on tight to prevent freezer burn.
If it’s been in the freezer for several days and gets too firm, you can also run it through the Creami’s respin function again instead of waiting on the counter. It brings back that fresh-spun texture in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use mint extract instead of peppermint extract?
You can, but peppermint extract gives a more classic, clean mint flavor. Mint extract tends to taste a bit more herbal, so add it slowly and taste as you go.
Why is my ice cream icy instead of creamy?
This usually means the base didn’t have enough fat or sugar, both of which help keep the texture soft. Double check you used whole milk and heavy cream, not a lower-fat substitute.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, full-fat coconut milk or a canned coconut cream and oat milk combo works well. The texture will be slightly different but still creamy and satisfying.
Do I need to add food coloring?
Not at all, it’s purely cosmetic. The ice cream tastes exactly the same without it.
product: Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream Maker
Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip
A creamy, fresh-tasting mint chocolate chip ice cream made easy in the Ninja Creami.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (optional)
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 2-3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1. Whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Step 2. Add peppermint extract and green food coloring, whisking to combine.
- Step 3. Pour mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container, leaving space below the max fill line.
- Step 4. Freeze pint for at least 24 hours on a flat surface.
- Step 5. Remove pint from freezer and place into the Creami machine.
- Step 6. Run the Ice Cream program.
- Step 7. Check texture; if crumbly, run the Re-Spin function.
- Step 8. Create a small hole in the center of the mixture and add mini chocolate chips.
- Step 9. Run the Mix-In function to evenly distribute the chips.
- Step 10. Scoop and serve immediately, or freeze for later.
